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Best Possible Taste with Sharon Noonan

Sharon Noonan
Ireland
Matcha
Northern Ireland
Ireland's Blue Book
Galmere Foods
Galway
Food Tourism
Sustainable Restaurant Association
Waterford Festival Of Food
Lisnavagh House and Gardens
Dublin Spice Company
Food Photography
Hospitality Expo
Dublin
Now You're Cooking
Tempeh
Andrea Pedersen
Green Saffron
Carlow Brewing Company
Bread With Benefits

Food and Drink Podcast with Sharon Noonan.Ireland's longest-running food and drink podcast airing since 2013.Some people like to blog, Sharon Noonan likes to interview! In 2013 her food and drink show, Best Possible Taste, premiered on West Limerick 102FM and entertained listeners for 11 years up until October 2024. Sharon continues to interview guests from the food and drink scene in Ireland and ... more

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In this Best Possible Taste episode Sharon Noonan chats to Arun Kapil, food entrepreneur, spice expert and founder of Green Saffron which is celebrating 20 years in business in 2027.

Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest running food and drink pod... more

Cyrille Durand is the Executive Head Chef at the 5* Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa in Killarney.

In this Best Possible Taste episode, he gives an insight into his fascinating career which brought him from his native France to Kerry via Donegal.

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In this Best Possible Taste episode, Sharon Noonan talks to Seamus O'Hara, founder of Carlow Brewing Company, also known as O'Hara's Brewery, which is celebrating 30 years in business this year.

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In this Best Possible Taste episode, Nina Mearns gives an insight into what visitors can enjoy at the 2026 Taste of Dublin which takes place in Merrion Square from Thursday 11 June until Sunday 14 June.

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Recent Guests

Arun Kapil
Food entrepreneur, spice expert, founder of Green Saffron
Green Saffron
Episode: 15 June 2026 - Arun Kapil
Cyrille Durand
Executive head chef
Akado Heights Hotel and Spa, Killarney
Episode: 8 June 2026 - Cyrille Durand
Seamus O'Hara
Founder of Carlow Brewing Company (O'Hara's Brewery)
Carlow Brewing Company
Episode: 1 June 2026 - Seamus O'Hara
Nina Mearns
Festival organizer for Taste of Dublin
Taste of Dublin, Dublin
Episode: 25 May 2026 - Nina Mearns
Feebee Foran
Forager, herbalist, founder of Forager.ie
Forager.ie
Episode: 18 May 2026 - Feebee Foran
Anna King
Taste of Galway Project Coordinator
Taste of Galway
Episode: 11 May 2026 - Anna King
Shauna Magill-Fegan
Host of Love NI Food Podcast
Love NI Food
Episode: 4 May 2026 - Shauna Magill-Fegan
Dan Ottaway
Executive head chef at Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort
Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort
Episode: 27 April 2026 - Dan Ottaway
Shane Smith
Award-winning pastry chef
Episode: 17 April 2026 - Shane Smith

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Sharon Noonan
Host of Best Possible Taste, interviewer and guide to Ireland's food and drink scene.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Informative & very listenable

    Covers a wide range of food and drink subjects from the mainstream to off-the-beaten-path in a friendly style. The host’s love for her subject shines through. Often surprising and inspiring stories from local producers. Ireland centric but always with an eye on the bigger picture. Great place for good ideas!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dark Mevlin
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Bringing Limerick to Life!

    Anyone looking to discover the relatively undiscovered give this a listen! A true insight into the emerging Irish and limerick food scene

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tomd93
    Ireland7 years ago

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Ireland-centric but with broader perspectives on local producers and ideas.
Covers a wide range of food and drink subjects from mainstream to offbeat in a friendly style.
Great place for good ideas and inspiring stories from local producers.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

15 September 2025 - Eoin Lennon
Q: What does Gather & Gather's future look like from a workplace catering perspective, and how do you integrate the beyond-the-plate concept?
The future is now, focusing on beyond-the-plate concepts like sustainability, nutrition, and choice at scale, ensuring workplaces experience menus that nourish people, connect them to the story behind the food, and reflect a strong, local supply chain.
15 September 2025 - Eoin Lennon
Q: What is the difference between Plant Forward and Plant Exclusive, and why does it matter for menus today?
Plant Forward highlights vegetables, grains, and pulses while still allowing animal products; Plant Exclusive removes all animal products. The distinction matters because menus should offer diverse options to accommodate different diets and preferences without excluding guests.
15 September 2025 - Eoin Lennon
Q: Can you tell us about Eleven Madison Park and Daniel Humm's move to go completely plant-free in 2021 and what happened next?
Eleven Madison Park's shift to a plant-exclusive model was bold, drew controversy, and was followed by a reversal in 2025 to reintroduce meat, illustrating the tension between exclusivity and inclusivity in fine dining and how such moves influence guest access and perceptions.
29 September 2025 - Mairead Finnegan
Q: How long have you been in business and what inspired you to start RollIt Pastry?
She shares that RollIt Pastry started just over 10 years ago, beginning with two simple pastry products, tested at farmers markets, driven by a desire for high quality, Irish-butter pastry that was hard to find in shops.
29 September 2025 - Mairead Finnegan
Q: Why did this program appeal to you as a small food producer?
Maired explains that the main appeal was working with branding experts on a tight budget, allowing her to refresh packaging and branding to stand out in the freezer, and to gain insights from market research and branding professionals.

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The show centers on food and drink scenes in Ireland, blending interviews with producers, chefs, hospitality professionals, and industry advocates. Episodes commonly explore sustainability, local sourcing, festival highlights, culinary storytelling, and practical tips for running food businesses or navigating hospitality trends. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on local Irish producers and events, often featuring hands-on guidance, behind-the-scenes career stories, and community-focused initiatives that connect listeners to regional food cultures. Potential listeners include hospitality pros, food enthusiasts, and brands seeking insights into Ireland's evolving food landscape and storytelling opportunities for audiences hungry f... more

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Recent guests on Best Possible Taste include:

1. Arun Kapil
2. Cyrille Durand
3. Seamus O'Hara
4. Nina Mearns
5. Feebee Foran
6. Anna King
7. Shauna Magill-Fegan
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